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Baofeng DM-1801
This is not an easy radio to program for DMR use, but I have a codeplug ready to use for you.
Hints:
* If you don't already have the 1801 program software, you can download it HERE.* Although the USB Baofeng cable looks identical to the Anytone USB cable, the Anytone cable will not work on the 1801.
Note: I own 3 Baofeng USB cables; they look identical... but only one works on this 1801.* Please see Note at end of page about the software graying out certain fields.
Initial Setup:
Left/Right Click HERE (save as) to download a beginning codeplug that will get you on the air fast (if given a choice, do not save this as a text file).This is a basic program file with two zones. The first zone is all DMR including the groups used on Timz DMR repeater; and other zone is all analog channels - local analog repeaters.
You will need to edit this Codeplug, to enter in your digital ID number.
note: you will need a digital radio ID; it's easy & free. click: https://www.radioid.net/#!
click the box near the bottom of the page: "I AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS", and then click "Register Account"
After you load this codeplug into your software program; make the following changes:
* Under Basic Configure/General Setting screen, enter in your call sign (Radio Name), and digital ID (Radio ID).
* Save your codeplug under a new name.
* program your radio with this codeplug.
If you use the Timz Quick List codeplug, the buttons are configured as shown below:
To change channels, thumb up/dn using the center control
To change Zones, press & release the ZONE side button, then thumb up/dn using the center control to select a different zone. Then press the MENU button to select.
To change TX power output wattage, press & release the top button.
...even though this radio is dual band (2m & 440) it is a single radio; not a "twin band" type. It can only receive one channel/freq at a time. My codeplug is set up to display a single VFO. You can still access any memory channel (VHF or UHF) with the radio configured this way. You can change the radio to show dual freqs if you wish.
NOTE: the program software has two modes; Basic and Expert.
In the Basic mode, certain settings fields will be grayed out, though they should not be. I have seen the program switch from Expert to Basic on it's own, with no interaction on my part.. To switch back to Expert mode (and gain access to all relevant fields)... do this:and it's kinda strange, but do it anyway...
with the program running on your computer, press & hold the following keys on your computers keyboard:
Crtl Alt Shift F11
(control, alt, shift, function11)
until a box appears asking for a password. Type in DMR1801 and press enter. The screen may change slightly; go into a page where you earlier had lost access to fields... and see if you now have full access.
Timz DMR Repeater click HERE to see the registration & activity for the N8NQH DMR repeater on Brandmeister click HERE for handy DMR Toolz to make your DMR experience better
Click HERE to visit the ARES Ohio Section DMR Radio page
click HERE to read info on basic DMR repeater operational procedures
click HERE for radio codeplugs already configured
click HERE for indepth details about the groups
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